Excellent response by leannetjuh, but even beyond those answers is the fact that this is far from a "basic kidnapping" or we probably would not have seen a happy ending. Had the kidnapper been a serial killer his motive, more than likely, would not have been to kidnap someone to ease his loneliness. The other thing that made this movie unique and entertaining was the victim herself. It is uncommon to find a young victim who is able to keep her wits about her, leave clues, persuade the perpetrator to act in her own best interest and simply have the courage to do what was necessary to be rescued. All the time she was digging what might have been her own grave, I'm yelling at the screen for her to refuse to dig anymore, never thinking that a victim that young would have the courage and wisdom to do so. Yep, I was cheering her on as she did exactly that, but then was saddened that she was unable to convince him not to cause further harm to her by raping her. Although, rape victims who survive the assault need to remember that they are alive to rebuild their own lives and to possibly help others - their life is not over.
Shauna & Ms. Phoebe, my God-given Happy Pill
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